Chapter 13:

Chapter 13 — The New Family

Summoned To Another World


Saalin, still trembling, managed to give a firm answer.​「Yes, I can. I'm skilled in Archery and hand-to-hand combat.」​「OK, that's all the info I needed to hear... Iris, the bag.」​「Oh, yah. ...Hands it to him...」​Saalin watched the pouch of pellets with wide, suspicious eyes.​「W-what is that?」​「Medicine. ...Looks at Lena... I won't force you to take it, but your sister will die in your arms before that illness comes for you. Do you want that?」​「N-no, I don't!」​「Look. ...He takes 1... See? It's OK. Now you take them.」​「OK.」 Saalin quickly took one and gave the other to Lena. Immediately, a rush of warmth flooded her system. 「...Shocked... I feel better!」​「...Happy... Me too!」 Lena chirped.​「Good. Now stand and follow me.」​Leon, having witnessed the instantaneous recovery, was ecstatic.​「Those medical pellets are really effective, boy! What's your name?」​「It's Jay Lancer.」​「Well, Jay Lancer, I'm Leon. That's all you need to know for now. But how much are you willing to sell that for?」​「Well, two coppers a pellet, and I got ninety left. So it costs you eighteen silver.」​「Wow! That's relatively cheap!」​「Yes, and it will increase by one every time I upgrade its effects. ...Hands the bag to Leon...」​「Thank you. ...Hands the money to Jay... Seems like we'll have a fruitful business relationship.」​「Yah, it is.」​
​They rushed out of the dim shop and into the bright sunlight.​「Damn, that was hard to pull off.」 Jay muttered.​「Yah!(...Giggles... I forgot how good of an actor you are!」 Iris replied, relieved.​「Yah. But Saalin and Lena, how are you feeling?」​「Err... Um, a little sluggish, but we're okay.」 Saalin answered hesitantly.​「Alright. With some rest and another pellet, you'll be fine. But first, we need to find you two clothes.」​「Err... What do you mean, young master?」​「A'ight, that title I already hate it. Just call me Jay, OK? And I don't want to you walk around like that.」​Lena immediately beamed.​「I knew it! Big Bro was kind!」​「Wait, what? But what are your strong features?」 Jay asked, steering the conversation.​「I have sensory magic, and it's pretty strong!」​【So I guess she can't feel her true power locked inside of her.】​「OK, but don't call me Big Bro.」​Lena pouted only for a second, then a triumphant new title sprung to her mind.​「OK, then Big Brother then!」​Iris burst into laughter.​「Seems like we have an imaginative one!」​「Yes, we do. And Lena, don't call me Big Brother, either. It doesn't sound right.」​Lena considered this, then declared her final decision.​「Hmm... You're right. Then I'll just call you Papa!」​「...Shocked... WHAT?!」​Saalin quickly covered her sister's mouth, mortified.​「Lena, stop! And I'm sorry about that, please forgive her!」​「No, it's cool, but Lena, just call me Jay.」​「...Pouts... No! Papa is Papa, and that's final!」​Jay rubbed his temples in resignation.​「...Sighs... Iris, could you take Lena with you? I have to talk to Saalin. We'll meet up at the Guild, OK?」​「OK. C'mon, little Lena. Do you like cake?」​「...Interested... Oh, is it something sweet?」​「Yes, and tasty.」​Lena immediately embraced Iris.​「I love you, Mama!」​Iris's annoyance evaporated, replaced by genuine warmth.​「Oh, wow! I don't know why Jay hates this, but being called that feels good! And just for that, I'll spoil you rotten.」​「 ...Happy... OK! ...Then they left...」​Jay turned to Saalin.​「OK, Saalin, follow me.」​「Oh, OK, Master Jay. ...Then they start walking in the other direction...」